Dynoed my 427so Cobra today.... interesting to say the least!

[neverwouldof]

Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD

When I was dynoing my motor, as we were bolting it on the dyno, the operator began asking me specifics about the engine, I told him the cam specs/compression etc.,etc., he then asked what I EXPECTED out of the motor........I told him I would hope for 475 hp, but would be very happy with an honest 450hp with a good a/f ratio(it made 472hp@ 6400rpms)........He told me I would NOT leave disappointed, cause I was being very realistic about my motor!!!!!!!!!!! I DID NOT leave disappointed at all.........

He said he has dynoed a ton of supposedly 600hp pump gas motors that barely made 400hp and made for some very angry owners........

Keith;even as such, you still have one heck of a motor and car, if YOU are satisfied with the performance, that's all that counts, regardless of any dyno #'s..........

David

I am satisfied with the car by all means, i just wanted to make sure i got what i paid (57k) for..... it sounds like i did and i just need to have it looked over. It has a big hesitation when you get on throttle... not sure if sitting for two years had any effect on lines or pump. The carbs were rebuilt though. we'll see but i'm more optimistic after all the help on here.

Keith

[John McMahon]

Keith,

The car wasn't dormant for two years, just not run a lot as I understand it. I don't know who Fred used on the carbs, he initially had them rebuilt at Holley when the car was built. I would havesome go through the whole drivetrain on that chassis dyno and get a new baseline established. It also has about $75K in it, so you got it at a good price.

Clutch pedal: That's how thay are on Contemporary's, my 289FIA was that way, you may be able to adjust the release point, but all the pedals are hung by the same brakcket, maybe shorten the pedal?